On August 28, 2026, the Prince Estate unveiled Timeless, a retrospective collection that, to the surprise of many, includes freshly overdubbed horn lines absent from the 2003 original of “Calabama.” ...

Carly Simon, 83, announced on July 27 2026 that she has been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease and that she has recently undergone surgery to remove skin cancer. The singer‑songwriter also revealed ...

AI’s quiet revolution has moved from a theoretical debate to a concrete reshaping of the music industry’s infrastructure. In 2026, a wave of partnerships, platform data, chart‑topping releases, and ...

Jennifer Finch, the indomitable bassist and songwriter behind the alternative‑rock stalwart L7, died on Saturday, July 18 2026, at the age of 59. Her passing was confirmed by the band and her family ...

The Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA) will no longer allow fully AI‑generated recordings to appear on its official charts, a change that takes effect on the chart dated 31 August 2026.

Spotify’s Q2 2026 earnings release revealed the streaming giant’s strongest performance to date, with 777 million monthly active users (MAUs) and a milestone 300 million paid Premium subscribers. The ...

On a crisp September morning, Suno announced the rollout of its new v6 model family, a move that brings the AI‑powered music creation platform a step closer to mainstream acceptance. The launch, which ...

Live Nation Entertainment’s earnings release on July 30 announced a historic second‑quarter for the live‑events titan, with revenue hitting $7.7 billion—up 9 percent year‑over‑year—and operating ...

On August 13, five artists slipped new singles into the streaming landscape, each a teaser for a September album that will span pop, country‑western, electronic, indie‑rock, and bedroom‑pop. Melaina ...

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Christian metal band Demon Hunter has filed a federal lawsuit against Netflix, Netflix Studios, and live‑event promoter AEG Presents, alleging that the streaming giant’s 2025 animated film KPop Demon ...

On Tuesday, September 15, Brandon University’s School of Music will launch its 2026 Pro Series with a faculty concert that blends newly commissioned works and cross‑genre collaborations. The evening ...